Oil painting was first adopted in the West during the 15th Century. Since the start oils quickly rose to become the most respected among all the different methods because the paint dries very slowly giving the artist plenty of time to create the look they desire. However, just because Oil Paintings dry slowly does mean they need to appear dull and lifeless and for centuries people have been creating amazing and engaging works that prove this. Whether you are into grand Old Masters, subtle impressionistic landscapes or bizarre abstractions, there are a wealth of antique and vintage Oil Paintings out there. They are great because they can add a sense of instant atmosphere to any space, so 19th Century landscapes or Portraits can add a timelessness, while bright and textured works from the 20th Century will add interest and colour.
While art historians and critics will place a great deal of attention on the artist as the most important element, even unknown paintings deserve their due and space on your wall. Every artist no matter how humble will tell you that some works emerge more from divine inspiration than skill. If that work speaks to you then it is probably meant for you.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage Oil Paintings for all your needs.
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Antique Victorian Oil Paintings by George Jennings
£ 885
£ 650
Anthea's Attic
Antique Dutch Landscape Oil Painting Study of Maid & Boy Herding Cows Attributed to Nicolaes Berchem
£ 4,750
Antique Dutch Landscape Oil Painting Study of Maid & Boy Herding Cows Attributed to Nicolaes Berchem
£ 4,750
Anthea's Attic
£ 165
Kilroy Fine Art
The Weir and the Waterfall by Samuel John Lamorna Birch
£ 9,750
Kilroy Fine Art
Near Christchurch by William Pitt
£ 1,200
£ 500
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique Georgian Early Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Mary Peto of Cookham Berkshire
£ 750
Large Antique Georgian Early Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Mary Peto of Cookham Berkshire
£ 750
Anthea's Attic
Middleton's Antiques
Large Pastoral Landscape Painting. Victorian. Oil on Canvas. H H Emmerson RA (1832-1895)
£ 1,295
Large Pastoral Landscape Painting. Victorian. Oil on Canvas. H H Emmerson RA (1832-1895)
£ 1,295
Middleton's Antiques
£ 484
Original 1930s Art Deco French Impressionist Female Oil Portrait Painting
£ 484
Artsonline.org.uk
Kilroy Fine Art
The Startled Donkey by A Roland Knight
£ 550
Kilroy Fine Art
Portrait of a Lady Attributed to Sir John Lavery
£ 3,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
British Oil Painting 3 Masted Clipper Sailing Ship "Loch Sloy" Follower of John Alcott
£ 1,850
British Oil Painting 3 Masted Clipper Sailing Ship "Loch Sloy" Follower of John Alcott
£ 1,850
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
British Oil Painting Daffodils Flowers in Delft Vase by A L Grace
£ 1,500
British Oil Painting Daffodils Flowers in Delft Vase by A L Grace
£ 1,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Antique Victorian Oil Paintings - Scottish Highlands by H. Leslie
Pair of Antique Victorian Oil Paintings - Scottish Highlands by H. Leslie
Marylebone Antiques
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Oliver Cromwell 18th Oil Portrait - After Sir Peter Lely
£ 7,850
Oliver Cromwell 18th Oil Portrait - After Sir Peter Lely
£ 7,850
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Youngs Antiques
19th Century Portrait of Lady
£ 1,200
Youngs Antiques
19th Century Portrait of Mother & Daughter
£ 2,850
Youngs Antiques
19th Century Portrait of Gentleman
£ 1,200
Antique and Unique
Spritsail Barges, Seascape Oil Painting by Frank Selman
£ 155
Anthea's Attic
Large Antique Georgian Early Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Man Writing by Candlelight Attributed to Petrus Van Schendel
£ 10,000
Large Antique Georgian Early Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Man Writing by Candlelight Attributed to Petrus Van Schendel
£ 10,000
Anthea's Attic
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Pair of Large Oil Painting Portraits King James 1st England & Queen Elizabeth Stuart Circle of Godfrey Kneller 1646-1723
£ 20,000
Pair of Large Oil Painting Portraits King James 1st England & Queen Elizabeth Stuart Circle of Godfrey Kneller 1646-1723
£ 20,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Huge 19th Century Oil Painting Snowdon Mountain Range Landscape By Charles Leslie
£ 2,900
Huge 19th Century Oil Painting Snowdon Mountain Range Landscape By Charles Leslie
£ 2,900
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
£ 13,750
By Harold Knight - Royal Academy Newlyn Sch Artist V.large Oil Portrait Painting
£ 13,750
Artsonline.org.uk
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
English School, Oil on Canvas - Lovely 19th Century Landscape Scene
£ 1,950
English School, Oil on Canvas - Lovely 19th Century Landscape Scene
£ 1,950
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
After Benjamin Marshall 19th Century Oil on Canvas of ‘Sam with Jockey Sam Chifney up and Trainer R Perrin’
£ 1,650
After Benjamin Marshall 19th Century Oil on Canvas of ‘Sam with Jockey Sam Chifney up and Trainer R Perrin’
£ 1,650
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Kilroy Fine Art
French Landscape by Charles Camoin
£ 7,500
Rams Head Antiques
Antique Oil Painting JF Slater Chickens
£ 985
£ 1,090
Lake Windermere by John Joseph Hughes RA (1820-1909) Fine Landscape Oil Painting
£ 1,090
Artsonline.org.uk
Jennings and Cox
Vintage Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas
£ 80
Jennings and Cox
Early 20th Century Oil on Board
£ 55
Prometheus Antiques
Georgian Oil Painting of a Man with Pipe
£ 250
Prometheus Antiques
Fine Georgian Landscape Oil Painting with Cattle & Dog
£ 495
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Italian Landscape Oil Painting by 'Tardini'
£ 595
JMR Antiques Ltd
Exceptionally Large Oil on Canvas of Woodland Scene
£ 1,495
Campbell Vintage
Irish Oil on Canvas Mountain Landscape Scene
£ 460
Anthea's Attic
Antique Oil Painting Portrait Study of a Donkey & Geese
£ 450
Bridport Antiques
'Cadgwith at Night' Oil
£ 400
21st Century Gallery
Original Oil on Board 'Late Sunset' by Norma Jameson. R.B.A., R.O.I. B.1933. Framed
£ 300
Original Oil on Board 'Late Sunset' by Norma Jameson. R.B.A., R.O.I. B.1933. Framed
£ 300
21st Century Gallery
Bridport Antiques
'Donkey and Sheep' Victorian Oil Painting
£ 520